Raw Materials Purchasing Manager - Specialty Materials

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and purchasing strategies for raw materials, chemicals, packaging, and MRO items while supporting qualification of suppliers for films, adhesives, coatings, and related materials
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements, monitor market and commodity trends, and lead cost‑reduction initiatives
• Evaluate and manage supplier performance, conduct audits, maintain strong vendor relationships, and resolve supply disruptions
• Partner with production planning, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and maintain balanced inventory levels
• Ensure all materials meet specifications and regulatory requirements, maintain compliance documentation, and support quality investigations, including ISO 9001:2015 activities.
• Review and manage quality‑related documentation, coordinate with cross‑functional teams across multiple sites, and strengthen organizational quality culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with 5 years of manufacturing procurement experience
• Strong background in sourcing raw materials—especially tapes, adhesives, coatings, chemicals, and converting materials—with solid ERP/MRP system proficiency
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and contracts, analyze raw material markets, and solve complex supply challenges with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities, with experience managing procurement teams and supporting global sourcing and import/export activities (preferred)
• Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement practices, and deep understanding of raw material specifications, market dynamics, and quality requirements

Salary: $95k - $120k

Ask for: Aarti Manchanda